No reservations at Seattle restaurants? Not so fast…

Seattle isn’t known for restaurants that ask you to call ahead. In fact, some of the city’s most popular eateries don’t accept reservations at all.

Elemental, an unmarked restaurant near Gas Works Park, doesn’t accept reservations. You might wait awhile — or need to be in the know — for some of the city’s pseudo-speakeasies. And many of the trendiest spots in Ballard and Capitol Hill won’t reserve a table unless it’s for a large party.

No, Seattle isn’t a city that will pull out the “reserved” cards for just anyone. But there are still a few spots around town where you’d better plan on calling ahead — maybe even a few days early. Here are a few.

Know of another place where reservations are a must? Let us know in the comments below.